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Rename Selected Layers With Text.jsx
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/**
* @name Rename Selected Layers With Text
* @version 2.2
* @author Kyle Martinez <www.kyle-martinez.com>
*
* @description Rename the selected layers appending each character and character count as needed.
*
* @license This script is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. In
* no event shall the author be held liable for any damages arising in any way from the use of this
* script.
*
* I'm just trying to help make life as an After Effects animator a little easier.
*/
(function renameLayersWithText() {
function renameLayers(layers, numLayers, newName) {
var characterCount = {};
if (numLayers === newName.length) {
for (var l = 0; l < numLayers; l++) {
var character = newName.charAt(l).toUpperCase();
var count = characterCount[character] || 1;
layers[l].name = newName + " " + character + count;
characterCount[character] = count + 1;
}
}
}
app.beginUndoGroup("Rename Layer(s) With Text");
var comp = app.project.activeItem;
var layers = comp.selectedLayers;
var numLayers = layers.length;
if (numLayers > 0) {
var oldName = layers[0].name;
var newName = prompt("Rename Layer(s) With Text", oldName);
if (newName !== null && newName.length > 0) {
renameLayers(layers, numLayers, newName);
}
}
app.endUndoGroup();
})();